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Rebecca Teti

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My question is in regards to Sex Education for my daughter. I am going to be doing the Theology of the Body for Teens with her, but was wondering what might be a good program to teach her more of the anatomy part of Sex Ed.? She has had some of that during her Health class in school, but I want to just be sure she has a good knowledge of how the body works.

Posted on Mar 23rd, 2013 at 7:45 AM by Kim O.

Sorry, no ideas for that, but we did the Mother of Divine Grace's high school class for "Health". It gives you readings from the Catechism for different topics.

Posted on Mar 23rd, 2013 at 11:08 AM by Deanna

Understanding the human body & human sexuality goes so much deeper than science. Considering the sensitive nature of the topic & the moral equation involved with human sexuality, I think it is essential that a child knows that they can come to their parent to discuss the matter (vs. friends, teachers, doctors, etc.). Well-meaning & well-informed as others may be, they may not share your beliefs on this important topic. God bless--

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